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Members of Aretha Franklin’s family felt the eulogy for the Queen of Soul delivered by a pastor at her funeral last week was “offensive and distasteful”, they said on Monday. Rev. Jasper Williams Jr., the pastor at Salem Baptist Church in Atlanta, spent his time at the podium raising social issues he said were critical to the black community. Williams used the “platform to push his negative agenda” which Franklin’s family “does not agree with,” family members said in a statement emailed to Reuters. “We found the comments to be offensive and distasteful,” the family said. “Rev. Jasper Williams spent more than 50 minutes speaking and at no time did he properly eulogize her.” Family, friends and fans of Franklin offered a rousing farewell on Friday at an eight-hour service featuring tributes from former U.S. President Bill Clinton and civil rights leaders, as well as emotional performances by entertainers Ariana … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin’s eulogy was ‘offensive and distasteful,’ family says

Members of Aretha Franklin's family felt the eulogy for the Queen of Soul delivered by a pastor at her funeral last week was "offensive and distasteful," they said on Monday. Rev. Jasper Williams Jr., the pastor at Salem Baptist Church in Atlanta, spent his time at the podium raising social issues he said were critical to the black community. Williams used the "platform to push his negative agenda" which Franklin's family "does not agree with," family members said in a statement emailed to Reuters. "We found the comments to be offensive and distasteful," the family said. "Rev. Jasper Williams spent more than 50 minutes speaking and at no time did he properly eulogize her." Family, friends and fans of Franklin offered a rousing farewell on Friday at an eight-hour service featuring tributes from former U.S. President Bill Clinton and civil rights leaders, as well as emotional performances by entertainers Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson and Gladys Knight. Williams, picked because of past … [Read more...] about News
Aretha Franklin’s eulogy was ‘offensive and distasteful,’ family says

caption The main appeal of truck driving is the freedom, drivers say, and that’s been curtailed with this latest mandate. source Dennis Van Tine/MediaPunch/IPX Truckers aren’t happy with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, a new US rule that effectively made it impossible for drivers to work more hours than the legally mandated limit. Supporters of the law say the ELD mandate is crucial for enforcing labor laws and preventing accidents on the road. But a s a result of the ELD mandate, truck drivers told Business Insider that their salaries are taking a hit, their independence is being curtailed, and they can’t find places to park and sleep. The US government is forcing Steven Wright to take naps. The 47-year-old college graduate has been a long-haul truck driver since 1995. He used to set his own schedule during his nearly-100-hour work weeks: he would drive … [Read more...] about Truck drivers say the latest measure to keep roads safe has left them ‘chained up,’ ‘more reckless than ever,’ and unable to support their families

President Donald Trump is infuriated after the investigators raided the office and home of his personal lawyer and closest confidant, Michael Cohen. Cohen is a central figure in several investigative threads relating to Trump, and he is also privy to the president’s personal finances and business dealings. “This just got personal for Trump,” said one former federal prosecutor. “It hits close to home and he’s scared.” Experts noted that Trump’s anger is also likely fueled by the knowledge that even if he moves to stonewall the investigation into Cohen, there are other avenues investigators can use to publicize their findings. President Donald Trump is enraged, but there may not be much he can do about it. The latest trigger: a Monday morning FBI raid on the offices and home of his personal lawyer and closest confidant, Michael Cohen. Armed with a … [Read more...] about ‘The president can’t stop this train’: Trump’s fury reaches new heights as the Cohen raid ‘hits close to home’

Walmart’s headquarters are located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The city has become a desirable destination as Walmart executives have relocated there. As a result, home values have gone up in recent years. Bentonville has also become home to more trendy restaurants and a boutique hotel. Since the Waltons first set foot in Bentonville in 1950, the quiet town has grown to become a cosmopolitan city with a modern art gallery, boutique hotel, artisan shops, and fancy restaurants – and the family that founded Walmart is mostly to thank for this. The presence of Walmart’s headquarters here has driven up property prices in the area as company executives settle in the town and create a demand for luxury real estate. The average price for homes in downtown Bentonville has increased from $63 to $192 per square foot up in the past six years, according to a study done by the University of … [Read more...] about Walmart’s hometown has filled up with mansions, high-end restaurants, and an art museum — see all of the changes the company’s wealthy founding family has brought